Now You See Me
Now You See Me is a performance game in which one or more players must make themselves invisible to the scene while remaining onstage. The visible performers interact with the audience and each other while the hidden players find opportunities to affect the scene without being acknowledged. The game rewards stealth, timing, and creative physical choices.
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